LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS and by Forbes in 2017 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! Sunshine, adventure and easy living are waiting for you.
Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled
PLEASE NOTE
The position is Open until Filled and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately..
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document (cover letter demonstrating safety and health management experience, or similar experience focused on worker safety, including safety or similar regulations, managing to safety metrics or managing organizational HPI or similar cultural initiatives).
To expedite the process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document before applying, and upload electronically when requested in the online application process. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of mid $150,000's - high $170,000's (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 27 days per year. Relocation assistance is available.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
Over the past few years, Chelan PUD has been on a journey to become the most reliable, resilient and safest utility we can be. We reached out to, and learned from, some of HPI’s most respected thought leaders and practitioners. We have embraced the principle of Human Performance to understand “how” we all can and will err, and how to reduce the frequency and severity of errors. We are committed to placing a higher value on organizational factors that drive culture and individual behaviors rather than the individuals themselves. We have formulated the following HPI Principles as part of our foundational frame work:
1. We all Make Errors
2. These errors follow recurring patterns, and are predictable and manageable
3. Curiosity drives us to examine our practices and learn from our errors
4. As employees, we are the solution, not the problem
5. Excellence is not the absence of failure, but the presence of process and defenses
Our Safety/HPI Motto, “4 not 2”, means we choose to provide Safety/HPI guidance for our employees not to our employees.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the General Manager, this position provides strategic and operational oversight of Chelan Public Utility District's ("District") workplace safety and health programs and staff ensuring strong collaboration with business unit leaders and teams across the District. Key responsibilities include establishing short and long term direction and measurable goals, establishing and communicating clear priorities, providing safety and health subject matter expertise to operational units, role modeling and coaching other leaders, and proactively achieving compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations including, but not limited to those required by OSHA, WISHA, and L&I. The position will also be responsible for developing the District into a leading Human Performance Improvement (HPI) organization supporting achievement of operational excellence by collaborating with and supporting operational units to reduce unwanted outcomes triggered by human errors. In a collaborative manner, and in partnership with senior leadership, this position will provide the District with a structured and measurable way to identify, analyze, and learn from organizational and/or human weaknesses contributing to errors while using positive reinforcement to motivate employee discretionary effort.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# EF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 50% Champion the District's Safety program to enable industry leading performance:
• Provide executive leadership and directly manage the District's safety programs, policies, and standards while engaging stakeholders and building partnerships. Programs include, but are not limited to worker’s compensation, industrial hygiene, reducing environmental workplace hazards, hearing conservation, contractor safety, close call reporting, medical response to injuries, etc.
• Set the bar for safety by developing and monitoring safety performance goals and metrics enabling their use for management decision making in a data driven environment. Establish and develop regular reporting on safety leading indicators.
• Demonstrate pro-active commitment to regulatory compliance and personal accountability by actively overseeing compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and by pro-actively monitoring and influencing proposed regulatory changes and directing the implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update policies, standards, guides, and procedures, and establish training priorities for leaders and employees.
• Oversee safety investigations, results analysis, and communicate conclusions and proposed action items to leaders.
• Resolve safety & health related issues and charges brought forward by employees or regulatory agencies such as Labor and Industries.
2. EF 25% Lead the development and implementation of the District-wide HPI operational excellence program:
• Provide executive leadership and establish program strategy, roles & responsibilities, work plans, program metrics, high level training plans and tools.
• Develop a systematic error analysis approach to identify reasons for errors, and identifying solutions.
• Develop and mentor HPI leaders and champions across the organization, focused on achieving error reduction in a collaborative and data driven learning environment.
• Direct the design and implementation of positive reinforcement methods for use by leaders and employees.
• Assist leaders and employees in achieving operational excellence by providing support to develop, expand and maintain HPI programs.
3. EF 15% Manage a team of safety, health and HPI professionals to achieve intended program goals:
• Hire and develop staff through training and career development opportunities. Establish workgroup priorities and goals.
• Perform succession planning, professional development, coaching, counseling performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
4. EF 5% Foster a Learning Organization:
• Sponsor and/or lead learning teams, enabling communication of conclusions and lessons learned, and measuring and reporting on improvement actions.
• Sponsor and oversee robust employee training on a wide variety of topics, using effective delivery methods relevant for the audience.
• Oversee the management of the apprenticeship training, foreman training, diver certification, EMT training, and other employee training programs.
• Participate in forums, benchmarking and best practice research, and share knowledge widely at the District.
5. EF 5% Develop business plans and contribute to budget development. Monitor departmental spending. Negotiate with vendors and other service providers. Provide HPI and health and safety related budget support to business units, as needed.
6. EF Ongoing - Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
7. EF Ongoing - Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages two subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of six (6) employees in the Safety & Health department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also, directly supervises four (4) employees in the Safety & Health department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor's degree (B. S., B. A.) in Safety & Health or a closely related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with HPI or related certification or HPI advanced training are preferred.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of eight (8) years Safety and Health management experience or similar management experience in an area focused on worker safety such as line operations, or plant operations and maintenance, preferably in a utility environment. Preferred candidates will also have experience demonstrating compliance with safety (or similar) regulations, managing to safety metrics, and implementing or managing organizational HPI or similar cultural initiatives.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• In depth knowledge of safety procedures, WACs and RCWs applicable to this position.
• Broad knowledge of operations, safety requirements and jobs employed at the District.
• In depth knowledge of HPI principles and practices
• Knowledge of change management methods and techniques.
Skills:
• Complex problem solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Strong oral and written communication skills – The ability to communicate verbal and written information and ideas so others, at all levels of the District, will understand.
• Active listening skills - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Collaboration – Bringing leaders and frontline employees together to create, expand and maintain safety/HPI programs.
• People management skills – Motivating, developing and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job, leveraging individual strengths.
Abilities:
• Able to effectively manage a team, manage multiple priorities, motivate others, achieve results, formulate and/or oversee policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Able to plan, organize and manage a variety of programs and activities through others.
• Able to consult with operational leaders and staff to integrate safety into existing systems and business processes.
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Time Entry/HRIS, Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint and General Office Equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk, hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive hand or arm motion. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer
EEO Law Poster (English or Spanish)
EEO Law Poster Supplement (English)
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)